Sanitation Team Lead

Who We Are: 

Connors Bros. located in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick is one of Canada’s oldest seafood manufacturers and is the largest sardine canning plant in North America. Our products are enjoyed in over 50 countries.   

For over 100 years, we have delivered delicious, healthy, and affordable canned seafood to consumers and there’s never been a better time to join our team and grow along with us. 

Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with our U.S. affiliate, Bumble Bee Foods, forms one of North America’s largest branded seafood companies with $1B in annual revenue.  In 2020, Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with Bumble Bee Foods, was acquired by our long-time partner, FCF Company Ltd.  FCF is a privately held company and one of the world’s largest marine trading companies, with 50 years of experience in the supply of tuna and other seafood.  With FCF as a strong strategic owner, Clover Leaf Seafoods is well positioned for future growth.    

When you join Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp., you become part of a company that, together with our parent company, Bumble Bee Seafoods, is working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. From fishers to our employees, to customers, consumers, and to the communities we serve, we base our actions on shared, transparent values that hold us accountable to each other and the world. You’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self through ongoing professional development in an inclusive environment.  

Purpose:  

The Sanitation Working Team Lead position is aimed at having a trained leader prepared for succession planning.  They will be responsible for ensuring that the Sanitation Department is running efficiently and effectively. The Team Lead will be assigned to the Night Shift (2nd Shift). The Team Lead is tasked with ensuring their assigned shift operates safely. The Team Lead is responsible for directing all Team Members on their assigned shift, ensuring they have the knowledge and capabilities to perform their assigned duties efficiently and safely. Team Leads must be prepared to address any safety, or performance, problems as they arise in an appropriate manner, coaching the team members with constructive feedback. 

Duties: 

• Ensuring the Sanitation Department operates efficiently and safely. 
• Communicating effectively with other departments.
• Ensuring all existing, and new, team members complete their required training in a timely manner. 
• Directing team members on daily tasks to ensure clear, and concise communication, for team member understanding. 
• Addressing any performance, or safety, concerns as they arise in an appropriate manner. 
• Coaching the team members with appropriate feedback.
• Attending any necessary meetings (if scheduled). 
• Completing any necessary paperwork on daily sanitation of Production lines/areas. 
• Supporting the Sanitation Supervisor when necessary (or tasked). 
• Other duties as assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor. 

Requirements: 

• Strong computer skills are necessary, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• SAP Software experience is an asset. 
• Five (5) years or more of experience within a Food Production Facility is preferred. 
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities. 
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Providing clear, understandable direction to team members for the assignment of daily tasks. 
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including evenings, overtime, and weekends when scheduled. 
• Must be capable of both multitasking and prioritizing (when necessary). 
• Grade 12 Education (or equivalent) is required. 
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada. 

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities: 

This position can be physically demanding with any combination of standing, sitting, and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time. The ability to climb ladders is required to access locations within the Tank Room for sanitizing. The ability to operate computerized equipment is required. The ability to work in an environment that may be damp, wet, and/or cool is required. Excessive levels of noise can be expected during periods of high production. 

 Company Benefits: 

• Company Sponsored Pension. 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Vision, Paramedical, etc.) upon completion of Probationary Period. 

Posting End Date:  May 7, 2024 

Canadian Roots. Passionate about Seafood. Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp first captured the flavour of the sea way back in 1871 when we founded the first cannery on the Fraser River in British Columbia. Since then, we’ve expanded operations nationwide so we can provide delicious, nutritious seafood for all Canadians. When you join Clover Leaf Seafoods, Bumble Bee Seafoods International or Connors Bros., you become part of a company that, together with our parent company, Bumble Bee Seafoods, is working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. From fishers to our employees, to customers, consumers, and to the communities we serve, we base our actions on shared, transparent values that hold us accountable to each other and the world.

In connection with our values and commitment to people first, at Clover Leaf Seafood Company, we believe in a diverse and inclusive culture where self-expression is not only welcome, but fundamental to doing good in the world. Clover Leaf Seafood Corp. is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, place of origin, creed or religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or activity or any other grounds covered by the applicable provincial human rights legislation.
Locations for Canada:

Markham, Ontario
Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
Remote